Pregnancy

Teen pregnancies do create certain higher risks than pregnancies of adult woman. In technical terms, teenage pregnancy occurs when a female under age of 20 becomes pregnant. The fact that the reproductive organs of a teen are in their early stages of development, can result in on increased dietary and nutritional requirement than that of a adult pregnant woman.

In addition to this, the chances of a premature baby or babies with very low birth weight are quite higher in teen pregnancy. The younger the mother is, the higher that the risk of baby having a low birth weight.

A pregnant teen's diet must be rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, water and calories. In case of teen pregnancy, the woman needs to have a diet providing sufficient nutrition to both baby and the mother. In teenage pregnancy, it is very crucial that the pregnant teen avoids the problems of dehydration and other issues related with body fluids.

Make sure the pregnant teen takes enough water to keep herself enough hydrated. A pregnant teen needs loads of iron & calcium particularly in last 2 trimesters of pregnancy. Taking proper care of pregnant teens under the guidance of some reliable health care provider is a good idea. It can help in reducing the risks involved in teen pregnancy.

Reason behind teenage pregnancy

Researches have shown the root causes behind the teenage pregnancy is the lack of knowledge among the teens about sex, pregnancy, contraception and other sex related issues. Teens generally have a feeling that they know everything and it beyond there pride to ask for any information regarding sex and pregnancy or they are too embarrassed to seek any information.

Statistics reveals teenage pregnancy is less likely to happen among girls who are able to talk about sex openly with their parents. Parents must educate the teens about sex, contraception and sexually transmitted infections and effect of premature sex and teenage pregnancy.

Teenage pregnancy prevention

• Start interacting with your child about sex openly and make sure the conversation is open, honest and respectful.
  
• Take strong action against your daughter having a relation with a boy quite older than she is and also don't allow you son to develop any relationship with a girl much younger than him.
  
• Teens are influenced by what you do more than by what you say. Show your commitment and responsibility in your own relationship and present examples for them.
  
• Ensure your child is getting a healthy education about sex & relationship in their schools.
  
  Providing teens with proper education about sex & relationship, teenage pregnancy can be minimized to a significant level.
  
  

While pregnancy a woman's body goes through a number of incredible changes, so it's absolutely must proper prenatal care should be provided to the baby as well as the mother. Pregnancy will be the period when a mother will develop a life long emotional attachment with the baby, who will change her life forever.Therefore we can say pregnancy and birth remains the most amazing, life changing event for any woman.
Researches have shown the root causes behind the teenage pregnancy is the lack of knowledge among the teens about sex, pregnancy, contraception and other sex related issues.